asked the Minister for Education (a) the total number of primary schools in the Republic in 1940, 1950, 1960 and at the most recent date; and (b) the number of primary schools controlled by (i) Catholic management and (ii) management of other religions, at the latest available date.
Written Answers. - Primary Schools.
449.
The information requested in regard to (a) is as follows:
|
Year |
Number of Schools |
|
1940 |
5,114 |
|
1950 |
4,886 |
|
1960 |
4,882 |
|
1972 (25th April) |
3,917 |
In regard to the management of the schools, I would refer the Deputy to my reply of 25th April, 1972, to a similar question.